Kansas City, Missouri – A broad late-winter warm-up is taking shape across the Heartland, bringing a noticeable break from recent cold and setting up a quieter stretch of weather across the central United States. Temperatures are expected to trend above seasonal averages from the Plains into the Midwest, improving travel conditions and easing daily winter disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the Heartland, including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and surrounding states. The strongest signal stretches from the central Plains into the Mississippi Valley, pointing to several consecutive days of milder-than-average conditions.
Across Kansas and Nebraska, afternoon highs are expected to climb into the 40s and 50s, helping melt lingering snow and reduce daytime ice concerns. In Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois, temperatures should also run several degrees above typical February levels, with many areas reaching the upper 30s and 40s during peak afternoon hours.
Farther east into Indiana and Ohio Valley communities, the warming trend continues, improving conditions along major interstates and reducing the risk of new winter travel impacts.
Despite the temperature rebound, the pattern remains dry. No organized rain or snow systems are evident during this stretch, keeping disruptions minimal but limiting fresh moisture.
Overnight refreezing remains possible, especially on untreated roads. Additional outlooks will determine whether the mild pattern holds deeper into February or if colder air returns to the Heartland later in the month.
